Is Hop plant poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayHop plant is poisonous to dogs – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Our sources do not list it for cats, which is not proof that it is safe for them. The flowers and leaves contain volatile oils and bitter acids.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Not listed in our sources – that is not proof that it is safe
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
NC State Extension lists Hop plant as a problem for dogs and lists panting, high body temperature, seizures and death among the dog signs.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Humulus
- Poisonous parts
- flowers, leaves
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Common questions
What signs are listed for dogs?
Panting, high body temperature, seizures and death are listed for dogs.[1]
What can happen after contact with Hop plant?
Skin irritation with blisters upon contact is listed.[1]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages